Tag: Horse Racing

10/30/26 4:23 PM

Michigan: Regulators add fixed-odds horse racing to online sports betting options

  • Chris Sieroty — Managing Editor, CDC Gaming
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) Friday announced that fixed-odds wagering on horse racing will be added to the state’s online... more
09/28/26 1:48 PM

VICI Properties enters into agreement with two Alberta racetracks

  • Chris Sieroty — Managing Editor, CDC Gaming
VICI Properties has entered into a new 20-year triple-net lease with Highfield Investment Group for the real estate at Century Mile &... more
06/27/26 11:22 AM

NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ends live races as Resorts World expands next door

  • Philip Marcelo, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’ War, Secretariat and other legendary thoroughbreds graced... more
06/22/26 7:36 PM

Maryland preempts Churchill Downs for Preakness, buys the IP rights for $85M

  • David McKee, CDC Gaming
On June 19, the state of Maryland exercised an $85 million right of first refusal for the intellectual-property rights to the Preakness and... more
06/22/26 9:22 AM

Wall Street Bets: Preakness Stakes, New Jersey gaming

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
Jefferies David Katz wrote about Maryland acquiring IP to Preakness Stakes on June 21: “The State of Maryland has elected to exercise its... more
05/22/26 12:50 PM

Nevada strengthens oversight and penalties for horse-race doping violations

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Nevada has strengthened its regulatory oversight of the horse-racing industry, imposing increased penalties after two trainers were... more
05/14/26 1:43 PM

Laurel Park waited 114 years for the Preakness. It may be a farewell as much as a debut

  • Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
LAUREL, Md. (AP) — The crowds that once packed Laurel Park dressed in their best to watch champions like Secretariat and Seabiscuit have... more
05/01/26 2:04 PM

Kentucky Derby is a 20-horse puzzle – no clear favorite and plenty of contenders

  • Stephen Whyno, Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The chaos at the start of the Kentucky Derby sometimes decides the most exciting two minutes in sports in a matter... more
04/23/26 1:45 PM

Ohio: Northfield Park Casino unveils new brand identity, adds video lottery terminals

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
Northfield Park Racino in Ohio has unveiled a new brand identity reinforcing a commitment to delivering a gaming experience with a wide... more
04/22/26 4:46 PM

Churchill Downs posts record net revenue of $663 million for first quarter of 2026

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
Churchill Downs Wednesday reported record net revenue of $663 million for the first quarter of 2026, up $20 million, or 3% year-over-year.... more